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Offline Davidl4556

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adopted half siblings
« on: Saturday 16 February 19 19:14 GMT (UK) »
My wife's DNA test has identified that she has at least one half brother who was seemingly adopted at birth. The DNA test gives a name and area and she has left a message on the DNA test site for him to contact.  A search on 192.com supports someone of that name living in the area. Can anyone suggest how she could get in touch given the sensitivity of the situation?

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Re: adopted half siblings
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 16 February 19 19:52 GMT (UK) »
The fact that he has taken a DNA test shows that he is also interested in his origins and may in fact know he was adopted and be using it to find siblings.

I can understand that she is anxious to make contact, but I wouldn't do anything just yet as she has left a message on the site, I would wait a while and see if he responds. By comparing trees it may become obvious to him where the connection is, especially if he knows he was adopted.

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Re: adopted half siblings
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 16 February 19 21:06 GMT (UK) »
Does it say when they last logged in?

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Re: adopted half siblings
« Reply #3 on: Saturday 16 February 19 22:58 GMT (UK) »
Hi David and welcome to RootsChat, I agree with Groom, he may need some time to consider what his next step should be.
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